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One Team – Humans in Charge, AI on the Job

Come build the next generation of the cloud with us.

We’re looking for problem solvers, builders, and innovators who love open source and pushing technological boundaries!

Our Leadership Team

Meet Upbound's leaders.

bassam tabbara

Founder and CEO

bassam tabbara

Founder and CEO

Bassam is Upbound’s Founder and CEO. Prior to Upbound, he was the CTO and Co-Founder of Symform and then CTO of their acquirer, Quantum. Bassam’s decades of experience further manifested very successful open source CNCF projects like Rook and Crossplane.

Sarah Strobhar

Chief Revenue Officer

Sarah Strobhar

Chief Revenue Officer

Sarah is the Chief Revenue Officer at Upbound. She has 15+ years of enterprise sales, go-to-market (GTM), and business development experience in the cloud and AI/ML spaces. Prior to Upbound, she was the Global Leader of GTM for the Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports business at Amazon Web Services, and previously the Worldwide Head of Business Development for Applied AI at AWS.

Sumbry

Vice President of Engineering

Sumbry

Vice President of Engineering

Sumbry is the Vice President of Engineering at Upbound. He has over two decades of experience working in the platform, infrastructure, and reliability engineering space at companies like AirBnB, Uber, and Twilio. Upbound is Sumbry's seventh startup as he has a tendency to join amazing companies that have strong products & technologies used to solve interesting problems.

Leslie Chung

Vice President of People

Leslie Chung

Vice President of People

Leslie is the VP of People at Upbound, with over 20 years of experience leading HR and People functions across diverse industries, including technology, non-profit, and corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has successfully built and scaled people operations during periods of rapid growth. She is passionate about cultivating high-performing, people-first organizations and specializes in guiding fast-growing companies through the complexities of scaling teams, culture, and leadership.

Meet Our Team of Advisors and Investors

We are proud to be trusted by some of the industry's leading experts in cloud-native technology.

Their support enables us to provide your team with best-in-class solutions.

our values

What We Stand For

Our seven core values are the set of actions and behaviors that guide

how we treat each other and how work gets done. We operationalize

our values with intent and care to ensure we have a healthy culture

where every UpBounder can thrive.

Our seven core values are the set of actions and behaviors that guide how we treat each other and how work gets done. We operationalize our values with intent and care to ensure we have a healthy culture where every UpBounder can thrive.

Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.

Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.

Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.
Be Accountable
We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.
Collaborate Decisively
Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.
Demonstrate Craftsmanship
A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who
strives to deliver the best possible result.
Upbounders are constantly iterating on their
solutions to improve results and delight their customers.
Care For Our Communities
We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.
Champion The Customer
Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.
Act as an owner
An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.
Engage Vulnerability
Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.